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The Story of Old Fort Dearborn (1912)

The Story of Old Fort Dearborn (1912)

Currey, J. Seymour

Paperback

Historical Figures21st Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1165910675
ISBN13: 9781165910670
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story Of Old Fort Dearborn is a historical book written by Josiah Seymour Currey in 1912. The book is a detailed account of the fort that was established by the United States Army in 1803 on the southern bank of the Chicago River. The fort was named after Henry Dearborn, the then Secretary of War, and played a significant role in the development of Chicago as a city.Currey's book provides an in-depth look at the history of the fort, from its construction to its destruction during the War of 1812. The author describes the fort's strategic importance in the region, as it served as a trading post and a military stronghold. The book also covers the various conflicts that took place at the fort, including the Battle of Fort Dearborn, which resulted in the death of many soldiers and civilians.The Story Of Old Fort Dearborn is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Chicago and the United States Army. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive account of the fort's history, including its role in the expansion of the United States into the Midwest. Overall, this book is an excellent read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning about the early days of Chicago.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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